Pediatric Nursing | Neurologic & Cognitive Disorders NCLEX Quiz 10
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- 1.A child diagnosed with intellectual disability (ID) is under the supervision of Nurse Tasha. The nurse is aware that the signs and symptoms of mild ID include which of the following?
- A.
Few communication skills
- B.
Lateness in walking
- C.
Mental age of a toddler
- D.
Noticeable developmental delays
- 2.Nurse Gloria is teaching the Mr. and Mrs. Diaz about the early signs and symptoms of lead poisoning; which of the following if stated by the couple would indicate the need for further understanding of the case?
- A.
Anemia
- B.
Seizures
- C.
Irritability
- D.
Anorexia
- 3.Daya’s child is scheduled for surgery due to myelomeningocele; the primary reason for surgical repair is which of the following?
- A.
To prevent hydrocephalus
- B.
To reduce the risk of infection
- C.
To correct the neurologic defect
- D.
To prevent seizure disorders
- 4.Nurse Lorna is assessing infantile reflexes in a 9-month-old baby; which of the following would she identify as normal?
- A.
Persistent rooting
- B.
Bilateral parachute
- C.
Absent moro reflex
- D.
Unilateral grasp
- 5.Reye’s syndrome is a rare and severe illness affecting children and teenagers. Its development has been linked with the use of aspirin and which of the following?
- A.
Meningitis
- B.
Encephalitis
- C.
Strep throat
- D.
Varicella
- 6.Tiffany is diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure (ICP); which of the following if stated by her parents would indicate a need for Nurse Charlie to reexplain the purpose for elevating the head of the bed at a 10 to 20-degree angle?
- A.
Help alleviate headache
- B.
Increase intrathoracic pressure
- C.
Maintain neutral position
- D.
Reduce intra-abdominal pressure.
- 7.The American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD). now American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) definition of mental retardation emphasizes which of the following?
- A.
An IQ level that must be below 50
- B.
Cognitive impairment occurring after age 22 years
- C.
Deficits in adaptive behavior with intellectual impairment
- D.
No responsiveness to contact
- 8.Nurse Maritza is caring for a child with Category A Near Drowning; she should do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- A.
Give furosemide as ordered.
- B.
Check for increased intracranial pressure
- C.
Plan for discharge in 12 to 24 hours.
- D.
Check for electrolyte imbalances.
- E.
Keep mechanical ventilation.
- F.
Provide oxygen as ordered.
- 9.In diagnosing seizure disorder. which of the following is the most beneficial?
- A.
Skull radiographs
- B.
EEG
- C.
Brain scan
- D.
Lumbar puncture
- 10.After explaining to the parents about their child’s unique psychological needs related to a seizure disorder and possible stressors. which of the following interests uttered by them would indicate further teaching?
- A.
Feeling different from peers
- B.
Poor self-image
- C.
Cognitive delays
- D.
Dependency
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